Tatsumaki Jigoku

Tatsumaki Jigoku is a natural geyser that is designated as a natural treasure by the city of Beppu.The water temperature of this hot spring under the ground is 150°C(about 302 °F) and that of the surface is 101 °C (214 °F).It is an acidic hot spring with chloride.It spouts out the boiling water and steam as high as 50 meters (164 ft or 55 yards) and lasts for about 6 to 10 minutes in intervals of 30 to 40 minutes.Because it resembles the appearance of a tornado when it spouts,it was given the name Tatsumaki Jigoku or Tornado Hell.

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